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1) Weather Conditions:
ü Pack your clothing depending on your location and the month of travel. For summers, full sleeves t-shirts to sweatshirts should be carried but for winters, heavy woolen clothing is recommended.
ü Temperature in hills may change any moment, therefore, apart from the regular clothes you carry, a windcheater is a must.
ü If you wish to visit areas with heavy snowfall, you may rent gum boots from road side vendors available on your way.
2) Id proofs
ü Government issued identity proofs need to be shown at the hotel or resort before check-in. Always keep the Id proof with yourself while travelling. Keep a digital copy of your documents in your mobile devices in case of loss or emergency. (Pan card won’t be acceptable)
3) Safety Tips
ü Maintain distance with tourist guides, bus conductors, taxi drivers and local guides if you find them pressuring you to take their assistance. Don’t be rude, but decline their offers politely,
ü Do not go out alone during late evenings and night. Always move in groups.
ü Make a note of emergency numbers and details of the hotel where you are put in.
ü Avoid taking eatables offered by the local people in buses, taxis etc.
ü Make sure all your expensive stuffs are kept in safety lockers of your hotel room. Carry just enough money. During your travel, keep your cameras and other devices safely in a bad and check regularly.
ü Maintain a separate pouch to keep liquid cash handy. In case you are carrying more money or withdrew it from ATM, do not expose it in the public place
ü Do not trust strangers.
ü Always ask for authorized tourist guides who have a badge provided by the Indian Government.
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